US Bridges

Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch

Fair

Madison County, Nebraska · Norfolk Ave @ 13th ST · Structure no. U175521010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,615
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch in Madison County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,615 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,370 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNorflk AVE/FAU6020
CrossesCorporation Gulch
LocationNorfolk Ave @ 13th ST
RouteCity Street 6020
CountyMadison County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.0326, -97.4287
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,615 (2013)
Projected traffic10,370 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch carry?

About 10,615 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Norflk AVE/FAU6020 over Corporation Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.